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A look around the Atlantic Division

By now, we know that the Flyers have “struck out” on all big free-agent items and failed to acquire Shea Weber. Right now, if you had to grade the Flyers offseason, what would you give them? Furthermore, what grade would you give the rest of the Flyers’ Atlantic Division foes? Let’s take a look at the rest of the division’s key acquisitions and losses, and where each of its member teams stand thus far through the end of free agency. New York Rangers Key Additions: F Rick Nash, Chris Kreider, Arron Asham. Key Losses: F Brandon Prust, F Brandon Dubinsky, …

Is it Giroux's time to be captain?

Point/Counterpoint: Is it Giroux’s time to be captain?

Welcome to another edition of Point/Counterpoint, where a pair of Flyers Faithful scribes square off, debating an issue with their own unique style and flair. This week, Kim P and Craig F discuss the possibility of the Flyers naming Claude Giroux their new captain. Point: Kim P. If the chatter surrounding the Flyers isn’t about their goaltending issues, it’s something about the captaincy. As of right now, Chris Pronger is still the official team captain. But it doesn’t look like he’ll be returning, still recovering from the after-effects of  a gruesome injury suffered last October, and the Flyers world is abuzz over who will …

Luke Schenn

Lucky Luke: Schenn’s second chance

Before I begin, I want to take this opportunity to say how excited I am to join the Flyers Faithful family. I’m looking forward to talking all things Flyers hockey, and I welcome any and all feedback in any fashion you might see fit. Simply put, my goal here is to dive deep into all the things that make this team tick on a daily basis and provide as much insight as I can. Care to join me? I would like to quickly offer this lone disclaimer: just as there is no “right” way to win a Cup, there are …

Podcast

Podcast: Episode 32, Message in a Bottle

On this edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast, Steve and Hal discuss Teemu Selanne returning for another year, the ridiculous contract supposedly offered to Shane Doan, the CBA negotiations, Toronto’s attempt to try JVR at center, Flyers prospect camp, and the continuing problems of one Dan Ellis. Flyers Faithful Podcast Episode 32 You can also download it from iTunes here!  If you’re enjoying the show via iTunes we would very much appreciate it if you could rate it and leave a review on there!

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Flyers Mailbag #1

Welcome to the first installment of the Flyers Mailbag, where we take readers’ (not-so-serious) questions and answer them in the least sensible way possible. If you’d like to submit a question, feel free to tweet at me or comment here. From Hal Greenblatt (@HMGreenblatt): Why does @Hartsy19 (Scott Hartnell) fall so often? It’s gravity, baby. Or, he’s just really clumsy. Probably both. To be honest, I don’t have the real answer. But I do have my theories. Theory #1: there’s some sort of chip implanted somewhere on his body, and it is attracted to some sort of metal that is …